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97 Tips
Put Art In Your Charts
Want to add an impressive background to an Excel bar or line chart? The
option exists, and the effects can be stunning:
- Right-click the plot area (the part behind the data points), and select
Format Plot Area.
- Under the Patterns tab, click the Fill Effects button, and experiment with
the options under the Gradient, Texture, and Patterns tabs. You can even
import a photograph or other graphic under the Picture tab.
- Once you've gotten the desired effect, click OK twice.
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